We don’t contact the usual suspects because we’ve made some objective assessment of their worth, but because they were the easiest people to contact. My favorite phrase from Ed Yong’s detailed account of his two-year project to balance representation of men and women among the sources for his reporting? “Anyone can do this.” If you’re looking for a how-to, this is a great place to start - and excellent debunking of the standard-issue reasons not to. I Spent Two Years Trying to Fix the Gender Imbalance in My Stories Bewilderment and anger collide in their minds as they stare at you. All you do is ask a customer to reswipe their card and you’d think from their expression that you just told them their best friend has drained their bank account. They’re vulnerable, captive to our abilities, bound to expectations that don’t always play out as smoothly as expected. Gas stations are convenience stores, a title that’s taken literally by customers who need to be somewhere else five minutes ago. Kristen Peterson’s piece on working at a convenience store in Las Vegas is a rare example of the “I took a low-paid job” essay that’s thoughtful and respectful - the viewpoint of a resident of the job, not a tourist. Settle in for a while we saved you a seat. Each week, the Sunday Post highlights a few articles we enjoyed this week, good for consumption over a cup of coffee (or tea, if that’s your pleasure).
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